no they aren't really... just wanted to confirm that it was post processed is all. It was my about defending myself/my knowledge than trying to call him out on something... he didn't do anything wrong and wasn't accused of it. Just wanted to find out what was done is all.

the stream picture is a better picture overall, but single detail wise, I love the water picture. I picked the stream picture because im more of a "everything" guy, but props to both of you guys for such awesome pics.

no they aren't really... just wanted to confirm that it was post processed is all. It was my about defending myself/my knowledge than trying to call him out on something... he didn't do anything wrong and wasn't accused of it. Just wanted to find out what was done is all.

its all good!

True that, because of this post some noobs on here will probably learn a thing or two about E90Post Photo contests!!

I am surprised that no one has made the obvious observation;

The first picture is excruciatingly mundane and ubiquitous, while the second take is fairly "dreamy" and out of the ordinary in such a contest!! The contrast (heheh no pun intended) between the two is fairly obvious.

Please dont take any offence to my criticism, they are both A++ photographs! Keep up the good work.

True that, because of this post some noobs on here will probably learn a thing or two about E90Post Photo contests!!

I am surprised that no one has made the obvious observation;

The first picture is excruciatingly mundane and ubiquitous, while the second take is fairly "dreamy" and out of the ordinary in such a contest!! The contrast (heheh no pun intended) between the two is fairly obvious.

Please dont take any offence to my criticism, they are both A++ photographs! Keep up the good work.